C & K Transfer LLC
Grinnell, IA
C & K Transfer LLC is an active motor carrier based in Grinnell, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 206 and MC 540568. It reports 12 power units and 7 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 21 roadside inspections, a 20% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 2 reported crashes.
Equipment on record
FMCSA data updated Oct 7, 2026
Company
- USDOT
- 206
- MC
- 540568
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- No
- Based in
- Grinnell, IA
- Registered
- 1974 (52 yrs)
Fleet
- Power units
- 12
- Drivers
- 7
- CDL drivers
- 7
- Annual miles
- 880,000 (2025)
- Equipment
- Dry Van
Safety (24 months)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Inspections
- 21
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 20% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Crashes
- 2
- Injury crashes
- 0
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: June 2028 (set by USDOT 206's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 12, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 880,000 fleet miles in 2025, about 73,300 miles per power unit.
- 157 other USDOT registrations list Grinnell, IA as their physical address.
Equipment
What C & K Transfer LLC runs, and the government record each item comes from (18 of its VINs decoded):
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 9 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Authorized Cargo Types
C & K Transfer LLC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 7
MCS-150 Mileage: 880,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
7
Total Drivers
7
CDL Drivers
7
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by C & K TRANSFER LLC
8 trucks and 10 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 8, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Peterbilt, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 10 SEMI-TRAILER, 8 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 56% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 44% |
Trailers (10 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 10 |
| Utility Trailer | 6 |
| Great Dane | 2 |
| Cusm | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 9 |
| 53 ft | 7 |
| 2 axles | 10 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 7 | 39% |
| Peterbilt | 4 | 22% |
| Freightliner | 4 | 22% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 11% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 6% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (18)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPHD49X7CD144042 | FR8276 | IA | 2012 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 5 | Sep 2026 |
| 1GRAD8624FB025504 | FR8273 | IA | 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 1UYVS2530P3852311 | FT3453 | IA | 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 5 | Jul 2026 |
| 1UYVS2532K3503207 | FR8286 | IA | 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| 1NPXGGGG10D268899 | FS8305 | IA | Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 1NPXGGGG40D602102 | FW5195 | IA | Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1UYVS2536T7554817 | MX5836 | IA | 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 3ALXFB006EDFR1658 | FR8288 | IA | 2014 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| 1UYVS253XL3847613 | MX3969 | IA | 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 1DW1A5322CS347201 | FJ9168 | IA | 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| 3ALXFB000GDGX8961 | FR8277 | IA | 2016 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| 3ALXFBCK1JDJN8107 | FR8267 | IA | 2018 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 1UYVS2537HP841915 | FR8285 | IA | 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 3ALXFB005JDJP9531 | FR8278 | IA | 2018 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 4 | Nov 2025 |
| 1UYVS2534L3838034 | FH1465 | IA | 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| 1UYVS2530HP841920 | FZ4675 | IA | 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 1GRAD8626FB015704 | FR8268 | IA | 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 1XP4D49X0DD123985 | FR8283 | IA | 2013 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 2 | Mar 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 18)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
21
Inspections
24 months
40
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-2.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/27/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 01/16/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 01/06/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 12/09/2025 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/03/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 6 | ✓ |
| 11/13/2025 | IA | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 11/12/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/26/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/11/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 05/08/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 21 inspections.
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 91X | CLP40622L | $1 Million | 06/03/2016 |
View Insurance History (2 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP40622L | 11/10/2005 | 07/11/2016 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP40622L | 11/10/2005 | 06/03/2016 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 2 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | OK | LAWTON, OK | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/14/2025 | IA | IA | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does C & K TRANSFER LLC operate?
C & K TRANSFER LLC's equipment on government records: Dry Van (9 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections).
Is C & K TRANSFER LLC's authority currently active?
C & K TRANSFER LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is C & K Transfer LLC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: June 2028 (set by USDOT 206's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 12, 2026.
What is C & K Transfer LLC's safety record?
It reports 12 power units and 7 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 21 roadside inspections, a 20% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 2 reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 21 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
C & K TRANSFER LLC has been inspected 21 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA, NE, SD. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 5%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLS2 (State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) — 9 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-27 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-01-16 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-01-06 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-12-09 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-03 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | — |
| 2025-11-13 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2025-11-12 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-26 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-30 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-16 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-11 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-05-08 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-04-28 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-26 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-03-17 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-02-25 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2024-11-15 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
32 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for C & K TRANSFER LLC, of which 3 (9%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 21 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 1 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 11 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0.14 | 3 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0.17 | 1 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.75 | 5 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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